17 diet fads people believe will actually work

Dana Guthrie

The world of healthy eating is fickle. If you don't pay attention, your latest diet will be debunked and you'll have to start all over.

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The Pritkin Principle

The Pritkin Diet advocates low fat foods and lots of carbs. So as much pasta, potatoes and fruits and veggies as you want, but fat is "forbidden." It's easy to gain weight by eating too much processed or refined carbs.

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The Pritkin Principle

The Pritkin Diet advocates low fat foods and lots of carbs. So as much pasta, potatoes and fruits and veggies as you want, but fat is "forbidden." It's easy to gain weight by eating too much processed or refined carbs.